February 14, 2005 Vol. 83, Iss. 7

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	Table of Contents February 14, 2005 Volume 83, Number 7 p. 1
	SYSTEMS BIOLOGY Measurements and modeling inform the big-picture view of complex biological systems, aiding drug discovery and development. COVER: Schematic representation of the biological networks uncovered using the measurement and modeling techniques of systems biology. Courtesy of BG Medicine.

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	W.R. GRACE INDICTED Executives face jail time for criminal charges of asbestos contamination and cover-up. KEMIRA Finnish chemical producer is spending $640 million for pulp and paper and organic acids businesses. FREE DATABASE NIH-funded collection gives researchers virtual access to compounds ready to use with docking programs. FEDERAL R&D BUDGET Administration's fiscal 2006 plan has tiny increases for science, but is way up for Homeland Security. AKZO NOBEL With several divestitures under its belt, the company plans to sell more of its businesses. NATURAL PERCHLORATE Chemists suspect a natural atmospheric source for the otherwise synthetic compound. GREEN CHEMISTRY National Academies committee defines research goals for sustainability in chemical industry. SYNTHETIC HYDROGENASE Enzymelike cluster points toward replacement of platinum catalyst in hydrogen fuel cells. AVECIA In latest deal, company is selling its organic light-emitting diode business.

	BUSINESS CONCENTRATES AIR PRODUCTS IN ASIA Firm seeks to expand while emphasizing safety and ethics. U.K.'S MILLBROOK Up-and-coming instrumentation firm carves out a niche in nanometrology. DISABILITY LAWSUIT After Anthony Czarnik was terminated for clinical depression, he sued the company he had cofounded, and won.

	GOVERNMENT CONCENTRATES BIODEFENSE Boost in grants for biodefense research and labs may be better spent on other public health needs. AIR POLLUTION Fate of Clear Skies initiative rests on a divided Senate panel. HINDSIGHTS Payroll and employment growth remain weak.

	SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATES FLUORINE CONFERENCE Sessions highlight the expanding role of fluorine in medicine, industry, and materials science. STEM CELLS Focus for chemists is on how small molecules help stem cells grow and differentiate. GLYCINE IN SPACE Astronomers debate possible sighting. INSIDE INSTRUMENTATION Technology And Business News For The Laboratory World.

	ACS NATIONAL AWARDS 2005 WINNERS Cope Medalist Nicolaou; Cope Scholars: Blackmond, Borden, Cravatt, Davies, Ismagilov, Iverson, Knochel, Lewis, Weinreb, and Wuest.

	CHEMISTRY IN A PEANUTSHELL Landmark award honors George Washington Carver's seminal work in agricultural chemistry. Preview Of Actions By Council In San Diego National Chemistry Olympiad Seeks Mentors Applications For Summer School On Green Chemistry

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